Contract Java Developer We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join us on a 6 month contract, £500-£560 a day. Key Skills: Proven development experience of working as a Lead Engineer in a commercial development team with an expert understanding of Java and React or Typescript or similar technologies, with wider experience in different tools and frameworks across the stack. Commercial experience working with agile methodologies. The ability to take clients wider business concerns into account when making technical decisions and dealing with the challenges from stakeholders that come with this. Experience of implementing architecture, DevOps, performance or security and an understanding and ownership of best practice as a Lead Engineer (eg. TDD, SOLID, XP) Comfortable mentoring junior engineers and supporting Squad Leads, with the attributes to provide technical guidance as the most senior engineer on a project and ensuring the development team is achieving project goals and maintaining quality standards. Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and deployments. Experience of writing effective documentation and knowledge sharing.